Takeda Shingen Kabuto & Mempo by Hanwei
January 29, 2009
Takeda Shingen was an aggressive warlord in the Sengoku period. He was the first born of Takeda Nobutora, leader of the Takeda clan and lord of the province Kai. Takeda took control of the clan at 21. He and his followers forced Takeda Nobutora into retirement – an act that displays his true overpowering ability. Being a lord of the land, or Daimyo, was a prestigious position during the 10th century. Daimyo were extremely powerful and directed a large number of samurai.
Our Takeda Shingen Kabuto and Mempo by Hanwei are superbly constructed with beautiful and intricate detail. The helms of the great Samurai Takeda Shingen among others are replicated by this model. This is a museum quality replica, hand crafted by metalsmiths of Hanewei with the greatest of attention to detail.
This helmet and facemask is fully wearable and is supplied with a display stand for a fantastic decoration piece! Please don’t miss out on this beautiful archaeological treasure!
Specifications:
- Weight: 7Lb 8oz
- Box Height: 20 ¼”
- Box Width: 17 ½”
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New York Comic Con 2009
January 29, 2009
New York Comic Con - “The East Cost’s Biggest and Most Exciting Popular Culture Convention”
New York Comic Con is a HUGE for-profit event focused on gaming, comics, anime, manga, toys, movies, and the like, manged by Reed Exhibitions. The weekend of February 6-8 is when 2009’s annual event will take place! This is the second largest pop culture convention in America.
Friday morning will be open only to professionals but Friday evening and all day both Saturday and Sunday are open to the public! This event tends to draw attention from the media so you may end up on tv or youtube!
A whole slew of activities are available this year. You can learn to survive the economic rigor of these times by learning to Build a Stronger Customer Base from ComicsPRO or take in some knowledge from other presentations offered if you are a professional. You can interact with favorite creators with panels and autograph sessions or enter into New York Comic Con’s Official Costume Contest (professional or non)! Or test your Star Wars knowledge with a Star Wars Trivia game!
This year will feature video games like Guitar Hero, the Penny Arcade, Altiel, Velvet Assassin by SouthPeak Games, THQ, and the list goes on.
For the Anime enthusiast, screenings such as Shin Chan, Lucky Star, Witchblade, Emma, and Aria will take place throughout the weekend. Attend panels like Claymore (a story about badass women with kick ass swords).
A day for kids will be offered too! Kids Day will be on Sunday, February 8, when children 12 and under can be attend for free! Children 18 and under are welcome and must attend with an adult.
Guests will include Gabe & Tycho, Joshua Ortega, Adam Kubert, Andy Kubert, Takashi Mike, Gabrielle Dell’Otto and more.
For more information including a massive programming list, visit the website.
New York Comic Con 2009
February 6-8, 2009
Jacob Javits Center
Manhattan, NY
Zatoichi: Sword of the Blind Swordsman
January 29, 2009
Zatoichi is a well known fictional character of Japan from the Edo period (during the 1800’s). Upon first impression he seems to be an innocent, blind traveler, wandering around the country showing his musical ability, performing acupuncture, and showing off his superb swordsmanship skills, especially that of iaido. He carries a cane sword (because blades were banned during this period) that was specially made for him. Despite his calm, quiet characteristics, he actually can be quite fierce when faced with his foes. Known for his protection over the innocent, Zatoichi is an incredible fighter and a fearsome opponent.
The shikomizue (which literally means “prepared cane”) is functional and comes with a fully sharpened carbon steel blade! So you can use your skills to take down samurai and yakuza just like the film hero! Its blade features grooves on one side of its handle for orientation and the red scabbard and handle are highly lacquered. It also includes a custom wooden sword box with engraving and a cloth sword bag!
This Zatoichi Sword of the Blind Swordsman (red) sword can be an extravagant addition to your Hadmade Swords, Movie Swords, or Asian Swords collection!
Measurements:
- Overall Length: 39”
- Handle Length: 11”
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Fun Resources:
Check out the IMDB Page on Zatoichi, the movie - IMDB’s Zatoichi Page
Go to the Home page for Japan’s classic blind samurai movie - Zatoichi: The Blind Swordsman Homepage
Ohayocon
January 28, 2009
Ohayocon in Columbus this weekend
Show off your cosplay this weekend at Ohayocon 2009! Beginning on Friday and not ending until Sunday, this 24 hour convention will press on!
Why come to Ohayocon? The gaming rooms are open 24 hours/day throughout the event! What better reason than that? Games like Halo 3, Soul Calibur IV, Bleach Blade Battlers 2nd, and more will be available for your gaming pleasure! You can also show off your rhythm with games like DDR and Rock Band 2!
Other convincing arguments to come are their signature events like the Pajama Jam!, Cosplay Masquerade, Lindsay Howard Mascot Contest, and Ohayocon Anime University.
Door registration is open. See details here by clicking on the “Registration” tab.
Oh, and just for the record, “Ohayo” was decided on for the event’s name because of (the obvious) the state’s name “Ohio” and (the not so obvious) the word “Ohayo” which means “good morning” in Japanese.
Ohayocon 2009
January 30 – February 1, 2009
Hyatt Regency Columbus
Columbus, Ohio
Vericon 2009
January 23, 2009
Vericon IX – Friday through Sunday!
Vericon is holding its 9th convention this weekend. This Harvard-based event has a focus on science-fiction, anime, fantasy, and gaming. Get out this weekend and join in the festivities.
You can play video games until your thumbs are impaired to the point of not being able to pick up your drink this weekend. A very interesting twist to the game Capture-the-Flag will be held as well as several readings and book signings. Or why not discover the things you can do with sheep, stone, brick, and wood with one of my personal favorite games, Settlers of Catan for two hours on Friday evening?
This year’s guest of honor is science fiction writer, Kim Stanley Robinson. Other guests to attend are Elizabeth Bear, Robert V.S. Redick, Brad Guigar, and a few more.
Questions? Go here.
Vericon IX
January 23-25, 2009
Harvard University
Cambridge, MA
Phoenix Comicon 2009 is This Weekend!
January 23, 2009
Phoenix Comicon 2009 - The Signature Pop Culture Convention of the Southwest
Phoenix Comicon starts today! With events like Return of the Jedi Training Academy and the Imperial Stormtrooper Boot Camp, dances and parties, the event is going to be phenomenal. Lasting from today until Sunday, even the busiest of folk should be able to squeeze in a little time to stop in and check things out!
The preparers have lots of fun ideas planned for this year’s event. From Anime Programming events such as Your Anime Sucks or You are NOT your Anime Character, one can laugh the night away at the expense of others (in a kind way, of course)! If your focus is more toward the Comic Programming of the convention, there will be a Toy Auction as well as an exciting Southwest Quick Draw Sketch-Off! Some pieces will be given away to attendees but the favorite will be entered into the Saturday night Art Auction!
A plethora of guests are lined up as well. Some include: Andy Kuh, AZ Ghostbusters, Guy Nuesca, Kitsune Robot, Panda Cubed, and the Hurricane Kids.
For further information including event schedule, guest listing, door registration and more, check out Phoenix Comicon’s website!
Phoenix Comicon
January 23-25, 2009
Mesa Convention Center
Mesa, AZ
Chinese War Sword by Cold Steel
January 23, 2009
Pierce through flesh and bones with the Chinese War Sword by Cold Steel. This style of two handed sword is a mighty popular one and has been since the 1800’s by any needing to defend himself by his foes.
It has a 23.25 inch 1050 high carbon monotempered steel blade and a 14.5 inch cord wrapped grip. The blade has a beautiful polish. This sword is complete with an “S” shaped guard and steel ring pommel. This one also features a marvelous leather scabbard.
The Chinese War Sword is a truly breathtaking weapon with an excellent weight and balance. Not only will it look good on display but it will make you feel fantastic when you hold it. This is sword is amazing!
Specifications:
- Overall Length: 37.75”
- Handle Length: 14.5”
- Blade Length: 23.25”
- Thickness: 7/34”
- Weight: 57.7 oz
- Manufacturer: Cold Steel
See more of our Asian Swords!
Setsucon 2009
January 17, 2009
This weekend - Setsucon 2009!
This year’s Setsucon 2009 is going to be awesome! With events like Rock Band Idol (you can perform a song on stage just like in the video game), the Masquerade and Cosplay events, even a cosplay buildoff (Iron Cosplay) with a secret material to build with, this event will rock your socks off. If you are going to be in the Pennsylvania area this weekend then stop in for some good fun!
Setsucon will be having quite the lineup of special guests this year as well! Actor, musician, and voice over artist (including two Anime series, “Danguard Ace” and “Gaiking”) Robert Axelrod will attend. Comics Applegeeks and Yuko Ota as well as Dave Lister, Chris “Kilika” Malone, and band This Place is Haunted will also grace those who attend with their presence. For information on each of these guests and their work, go to Setsucon’s website!
Setsucon 2009
January 17-18, 2009
Days Inn State College
State College, PA
For registration info click here.
SoDak Con 2009 - South Dakota’s Anime Convention
January 15, 2009
Also this weekend – Sodak Con 2009!
If you live in South Dakota or are going sometime soon (like this weekend), get ready because SoDak Con is coming up! Sunday, January 18th you can join together with lots of like-minded people and have some fun in Rapid City! Everything is set up for the event and now all that is left to do is wait!
This year the crew has a number of games, screenings, prizes and competitions lined up! Games like Anime Jeopardy, Whose line is it Anime?, and even an Anime Dating Game will be held. There will also be a dance and both onstage and offstage cosplay competitions!
Be sure you don’t do anything you wouldn’t want to get caught on camera doing though because there will be a photographer present for picture taking! For further details please surf along to their site.
Sodak Con 2009
January 18th, 2009 from 12-8pm
Holiday Inn at Rapid City Rushmore Plaza
Rapid City, SD
If you haven’t signed up yet you have to pay at the door. Details are here!
Arisia 2009: The Fabric of Science Fiction
January 13, 2009
Arisia 2009 - coming this weekend.
If you will be in the Boston area this weekend and want to get out of the cold (we would say snow but it looks like it is going to miss the area for the most part), why not take part at Arisia, “New England’s largest and most diverse Science Fiction and Fantasy convention?” You can spend the entire weekend with 2,000 other people just like you!
This year’s theme is “The Fabric of Science Fiction.” Since there are many elements (threads) to the realms (fabric) of Science Fiction, Fact, Fantasy, and so on, one’s imagination is stretched. By joining others at this event, your imagination can be stretched even further by attending this weekend. From workshops to contests, discussions and beyond, you along with others can work together to impress one another’s minds and change the future!
Main events will include a Circus Dance Extravaganza and Cosplay Costume Prom on Friday, a Bone Marrow Registry and Blood Drive, Masquerade, and a club dance on Saturday, and Sunday will finish off the convention with another Blood drive, Steampunk Historical Dance, and Goth Twilight Party! Also on Sunday will be a concert by Twelfth of Never.
Other guests will include author Walter H. Hunt (Guest of Honor), Dave Seeley (Artist Guest of Honor), and Ricky and Karen Dick (Fan Guests of Honor)!
This is only a portion of the fun you can experience this weekend in Boston! There will also be gaming, film events, and lots of food. Check out the site for more information including more fun, rates, and directions!
Arisia, 2009
January 16-19, 2009
Hyatt Regency Cambridge
Cambridge, MA
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