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Mythunderstood
2007-05-11 14:30:23
Atomic Cartoons doesn’t want to be misunderstood with their new show. The animation studio who gave us both Atomic Betty and Big City Birds, are working on a new series. It’s called Mythunderstood and this YouTube clip directed by Tyler Schroeder will give you a glimpse into this exciting new offering.sandbox world


Spider-Man Fairy Tales #1
2007-05-11 01:05:41
At first I thought this was a real corny idea. After looking at the recent art and spin on the fairy tales, it looks like a great venture. Spider -Man Fairy Tales #1 is on sale May 30th 2007. Isn’t everything in life better with a little bit of Spider-Man? Fans will find out the answer this May when Spider-Man Fairy Tales #1 arrives in store, presenting a modern spin on classic myths. Written by C.B Cebulski (the man behind the hit series Loners), with art by Ricardo Tercio, Spider-Man Fairy Tales #1 tells the story of Little Red Riding Hood like you’ve never seen before! "Of course, I’m biased when talking about any book I work on, but I could not be happier with the way Spider-Man Fairy Tales has turned out," said Cebulski. "The fact that we’ve been able to build on the Fairy Tales brand, now incorporating Spider-Man, Marvel most popular franchise, has been a blast! It’s always fun finding and establishing the connectio


Travels of Thelonious (Fog Mound)
2007-05-10 18:24:08
Thelonious Chipmunk is a Talker — an animal who has inherited the gift of language from his ancestors — and he, for one, believes in humans. Who else could have made the old paper postcard he treasures? Who else could have built the tall building shown on the postcard? His desire to know more about the humans is fulfilled in a surprising and dangerous way when Thelonious is swept down the river into a strange new world — a world of architectural ruins and puzzling artifacts, where gangs and warlords prowl amongst the crumbling remains of civilization. With three new companions — a bear, a porcupine, and a small brown lizard — Thelonious embarks on a search for the far-off Fog Mound. It is a journey that becomes nothing less than a quest to uncover the secrets of Earth’s past.
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Building Literacy Connections with Graphic Novels: Page by Page, Panel by Panel
2007-05-10 17:47:17
As teachers, we’re always looking for new ways to help our students engage with texts. James Bucky Carter and the contributors to this collection have found an effective approach: use graphic novels! Carter and his contributors tap into the growing popularity of graphic novels in this one-of-a-kind guidebook. Each chapter presents practical suggestions for the classroom as it pairs a graphic novel with a more traditional text or examines connections between multiple sources. Some of the pairings include The Scarlet Letter and Katherine Arnoldi’s The Amazing "True" Story of a Teenage Single Mom; Oliver Twist and Will Eisner’s Fagin the Jew; Young adult literature and Marjane Satrapi’s Persepolis; Dante’s Inferno and an X-Men story; classic fantasies (Peter Pan, The Wizard of Oz, and Alice in Wonderland) and Farel Dalrymple’s Pop Gun War; traditional and graphic novel versions of Beowulf. These creative pairings open up a do
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The Complete Peanuts 1963-1964
2007-05-10 17:39:29
Spring brings May flowers and Peanuts . Fantagraphics once again releases their run of Peanuts with an intro by animator Bill Melendez. This volume has strips that were never printed before. A real beauty to have in any showcase. As it happens, this volume is particularly rich in never-before-reprinted strips: Over 150 (more than one fifth of the book!) have never seen the light of day since their original appearance over 40 years ago, so this will be a trove of undiscovered treasures even for avid Peanuts collectors.These "lost" strips include Linus making a near-successful run for class president that is ultimately derailed by his religious beliefs (two words: "great" and "pumpkin"), and Snoopy getting involved with a group of politically fanatical birds. One wonders: Was it the political edge in these stories that got them consigned to oblivion for so long? Also worthy of note is an extended, never-reprinted sequence in which Snoopy gets ill an


The Early Years of MUTT & JEFF (Forever Nuts: Classic Screwball Strips)
2007-05-14 02:06:38
Mutt and Jeff was created in 1907, and many consider this to be the first true comic strip. The name has become a lexicon for odd couple duos. To celebrate 100 years since it was created, Nantier Beall Minoustchine Publishing proudly presents the first book,The Early Years of MUTT & JEFF (Forever Nuts: Classic Screwball Strips ). Read more>> One of the most long lasting and popular humor strips in history, Mutt and Jeff had many memorable moments of serious goofiness and irreverence. Here’s a rediscovery of a true oddball classic maybe only outdone by the antic high living of its own creator. sandbox world, tony medeiros


Domo arigato, Spiderman
2007-05-19 03:09:46
Domo arigato, Spiderman ,Mata ah-oo hima deDomo arigato, Spiderman,Himitsu wo shiri taiYou’re wondering who I am, machine or SpidermanWith parts made in Japan, I am the modern manI’ve got a secret I’ve been hiding under my skinMy heart is human, my blood is boiling, my brain I.B.M.So if you see me acting strangely, don’t be surprisedI’m just a man who needed someone, and somewhere to hideTo keep me alive, just keep me aliveSomewhere to hide to keep me aliveI’m not a spider without emotions, I’m not what you seeI’ve come to help you with your problems, so we can be freeI’m not a hero, I’m not a saviour, forget what you knowI’m just a man whose circumstances went beyond his controlBeyond my control-we all need controlI need control-we all need controlI am the modern man, who hides behind a maskSo no one else can see my true identityDomo arigato, Spiderman, domo…domoDomo arigato, Spiderman, domo…domo


King Novelty Curio Catalog
2007-05-19 01:05:30
I’m learning to share! is a curious blog with a wealth of info from just about anything. I found this amazing catalog called King Novelty Curio Catalog based in the early 20th century in Chicago.  sandbox world, tony medeiros


Robot Dreams
2007-05-18 19:27:59
Robot Dreams What do Robots dream of? Philip K. Dick might say electric sheep. Sara Varon the author this great little book from First Second has other ideas. A wordless graphic novel about a dog and a robot. The 2 characters become inseparable friends, but the robot is soon betrayed by his new pal. the book follows the story over the course of the next year, as they try to recover from the very unfortunate event. See more>> 1 2sandbox world, tony medeiros


The Art of Bee Movie
2007-05-18 15:48:03
Jerry Beck of Cartoon Brew brings us this September a great book, The Art of Bee Movie . I am a big fan of these books, you get to see the origins of character sketches and wonder what would be if they used different ideas. It’s an amazing process from start to finish. The Art of Monsters, Inc. was one of those books that had scads of conceptual ideas that never made it to the screen but was a treat for any artist who builds complex characters to be transpired to the screen.sandbox world, tony medeiros


Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood
2007-05-18 14:27:46
I just wanted to welcome Jeremiah McNichols of Z Recommends as a regular contributor to Sandbox World.  It is with pleasure that we include him in our stable.  Please check out his site Z Recommends, it’s a great site for young kids and parents alike. In Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood , comic artist Marjane Satrapi chronicled growing up in a liberal family in Islamic Iran in a way that captured the attention and interest of American readers. The simple black-and-white illustrations focused reader attention on a compelling but familiar narrative, while the details of life under the religious government brought home the fear and confusion that impact family life and personal development in repressive societies. Satrapi’s childhood embrace of artifacts of Western culture as symbols of freedom (rebellious music, self-expression through dress, and everything else American teenagers use to declare their inner turmoil) make Persepolis the perfect


Treasure Island (Manga Literary Classics series)
2007-05-18 02:56:24
Manga is showing up all over the place. Kids are hanging out at bookstores at the manga sections.  What a better way than to bring the classics into manga form. Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island just got manga-fied and he has great company as YoungJin Singapore Pte. Ltd. (Y.Kids) is printing a wealth of classics down the line. Young stowaway Jim Hawkins throws in his lot with pirates Black Dog, Blind Pew, and the unforgettable Long John Silver in this manga-style retelling of Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic adventure story. Jim, overly romantic about life on the high seas, is unprepared for the frightening events ahead, including mutiny and an armed battle that poses a grim dilemma: should his loyalty lie with Captain Smollett or Long John Silver? Combining the exciting graphics of manga style with classic stories, these beloved works by literary icons are accessible and entertaining to
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A Dinosaur Called Tiny
2007-05-18 02:39:27
Meet Tiny — the pint-sized, prehistoric hero! He may be very small, but he’s got a very big heart! When Tiny the dinosaur hatches out of a great, big egg, no one can believe their eyes…he is so small! Tiny grows –a little — and tries to make friends with the other young dinosaurs but they laugh and say that he isn’t big enough to play their games. But what Tiny lacks in size, he more than makes up for in spirit…


Things Just Get Away From You
2007-05-18 01:44:24
Blessed with a lovely bouncy, rubbery SpongeBob SquarePants-y style, and beloved by fellow cartoonists like Seth and Chris Ware, cartoonist and animator Walt Holcombe tells wildly imaginative stories of love gained and (often) lost. Things Just Get Away From You collects all of Holcombe’s late-1990s comics work, with a bonus new story, "Hails at Sea," thrown in for good measure. Featuring: a Persian king on a quest for love accompanied by his talking camel; an unlikely friendship between a cynical bug and a lonely snail; a musical-writing whaling captain with some dangerous relationship baggage; a deadly mountain dogfight between ex-lovers over a champion show cat; and a barrel-wearing hobo. sandbox world, tony medeiros


Robots and Monsters
2007-05-18 00:55:20
You got to love this idea, robots and monsters drawn and collected to help individuals and families afflicted with AIDS in the San Francisco Bay Area. Joe Alterio is the mastermind behind this great idea, support Joe and his worthy cause and buy a robot or monster. RobotsAndMonsters.org is a charitable art project which matches goodwill and charitable giving with custom-made commissioned cartoon and pop art. Giving just a little bit gets an original drawing of a robot or a monster of your specification sent to your door - and in the process, you get to sleep better at night, because you know you’ve just helped out a great cause. sandbox world, tony medeiros


Calvin and Hobbes
2007-05-18 00:38:38
Calvin and Hobbes TV show? Maybe not in our lifetime, or Bill Watterson’s, the creator of Calvin and Hobbes . The man is sitting on his book reprints and hording a handsome amount of money. Donato Di Carlo at the CFP Milano film school lets our imagination wander to a far flung TV station that would nest an illegal show like this. Just don’t tell Bill, he might shut down this mock show.sandbox world, tony medeiros


Monsters!: Draw Your Own Mutants, Freaks & Creeps
2007-05-21 14:58:13
Jay Stephens is up to it again with his new book called Monsters!: Draw Your Own Mutants, Freaks & Creeps.  This is an homage to those great monsters of old you were used to in pop culture with a modern spin. Jay will release his sequel of sorts in 2008 called Robots!: Draw Your Own Androids, Cyborgs & Battle Bots. You can get a glimpse of Jay’s work at his blog. Read more>> Docktopus, the aquatic nibbler; Skeeterman, the campground creep; and Spook Ook, the attic thumper: these and other creatures lurk on the pages of this quirky how-to. And they’ll reach out and grab kids, “drawing” them into the world of monster art. There’s a ton of great information here on creating weird eyes, strange skin textures, bizarre legs and arms, and a host of creepy facial features so kids will have no trouble creating their very own freaks of nature. See how to add extra limbs, tails, horns, wings, scales, and other effects too! It won’t be long b


Tuesday Moon by Todd Webb
2007-05-20 16:14:41
With a tip to Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s, "Le petit prince", Todd Webb is releasing "Tuesday Moon". This mini comic is a fully phased lined masterpiece of fun for all ages. Todd has his own blog and you can see his creation at Toddblog. Read interview>> Todd has illustrated many comics over the past decade, including The Stockboy, Robot Frank’s Life, The Hardly Boys, Todd and Jamie Draw Stuff (with Jamie Cosley), and the graphic novel The Goldfish and Bob. His work has been featured in publications for JC Penney, Focus on the Family, United Way, and Nickelodeon Magazine, and he’s worked on licensed properties including Dennis the Menace and the Rugrats. Webb is currently spending his days chronicling his daily doo-dahs with the cartoon journal Casual Poet, touring around the country promoting his musical efforts under the moniker Seamonster, and working on his second graphic novel Another Bum Kick.sandbox world, tony me


THE SECRETS OF ISIS
2007-05-20 15:03:17
A spin-off of the popular ‘Shazam!’ series (starring Captain Marvel), “The Secrets of Isis” became one of the most popular shows in the all-important block of Saturday morning programming. As a character, Isis herself was revolutionary: she was the first live-action female super-heroine on Saturday mornings. When science teacher Andrea Thomas (JoAnna Cameron) discovers an amulet on an archaeological dig, she discovers something else: that the amulet can grant her the powers once wielded by the mighty Egyptian Goddess, Isis. Soaring as the falcon soars, running with the speed of gazelles, the transformed Andrea fights crime and rights wrongs in addition to imparting the wisdom of the ages. Her closest friends, fellow teacher Rick Mason (Brian Cutler) and students Cindy Lee (Joanna Pang) and Renee Carrol (Ronalda Douglas) are unaware of her secret identity and mystical powers… the only one who knows the truth is her pet crow, Tut! Read more>> Before Wonder


Bleeker: The Rechargeable Dog
2007-05-23 12:39:09
Sandbox World wants to give it up for Jonathan Mahood who ran into luck with his online strip.  From day one we knew he had a winner on his hands.  His strip is optioned to be turned into a TV show. Way to go Jonathan. Radical Sheep Productions, leading producer of children’s programming, has recently optioned the rights to produce a new animated series for kids aged 6-12, based on Bleeker: The Rechargeable Dog, the hilarious online comic strip by Jonathan Mahood about a hapless and loveable robotic toy dog named Bleeker and his owner, Skip. Picking up on the nuances of the online strip, Bleeker will explore Skip Smalls’ sibling-like relationship with his robotic toy dog Bleeker as they navigate their friendship, co-dependence and the many crises Bleeker inadvertently causes as a result of trying so eagerly to earn the love of a hyperactive 10-year old. “We’re very excited about Bleeker. Bleeker the Rechargeable Dog is such a unique and fresh characte


CLOCKWORK GIRL
2007-05-23 07:31:19
Arcana Studio’s Clockwork Girl is making the rounds this summer. This great comic has the talented duo of Kevin Hanna and Grant Bond. Kevin is a multi talented writer on past projects like Narnia, Meet the Robinsons, Chicken Little, Disney Princess and dozens of other projects. He made his move to comics like many writers in the industry who do both and compliment both mediums. Grant Bond really fleshes out the characters and the preview first issue will cost only .25¢ and you will find other artists’ interpretation of Clockwork Girl.  That is a bargain for a promising book. Sandbox World will keep an eye on this project. Preview art >>sandbox world, tony medeiros


Land of the Giants - The Full Series
2007-05-22 08:41:00
You will need a Land of the Giants wallet to buy this set. The Spindrift, a commercial spaceship on a flight from New York City to London, became lost when it passed through a strange cloud in the ship’s orbit around Earth. It landed on an alternate Earth-type planet, where the inhabitants were roughly twelve times the size of the Spindrift’s passengers. Our heroes include the ship’s captain (Steve Burton), co-pilot (Dan) and stewardess (Betty); an arrogant engineer (Mark); a sexy jet-setter (Valerie); a young boy (Barry) and his dog Chipper; and a mysterious rogue known as Commander Fitzhugh. Together they battle the planet’s totalitarian government, try to avoid capture, and attempt to repair the Spindrift so they can get back home. sandbox world, tony medeiros


Fish N Chips!
2007-05-22 08:32:29
Fish N Chips ! is a real rad of an idea from Steve Hamaker. Steve is the colorist of Jeff Smith’s new book series for DC comics called Shazam who needs no introduction. Steve has the coolest tutorials on how to color comics. Not since the Sea Monkeys have I been excited about a fishy character such as "Fish".  This is the perfect vehicle for all ages and well drawn.sandbox world, tony medeiros


Everyday Cat Excuses: Why I Can’t Do What You Want
2007-05-21 19:49:43
Molly Brandenburg writes and illustrates this purrfect little book for cat lovers and non cat lovers with a jammed packed book of hysterical illustrated one liners on why you can’t make cats do what you want. Molly Brandenburg’s cartoons have been published in national publications and major corporate media, as well as by the alternative press. Previously an award-winning movie advertising copywriter, Ms. Brandenburg has taken her talents to a more independent level, writing and illustrating Everyday Cat Excuses , her first book, and performing for nightclub audiences as 60’s lounge singer Miss Peggy Judy. The author currently resides in Los Angeles, California, with her daughter Emma and their two tuxedo cats, Frankie and Angel.sandbox world, tony medeiros


Test Tube Aliens Evil
2007-05-27 08:26:44
  Dissolve cocoon to bring your Test Tube Aliens   to life. Feed it carefully as it grows into an adult alien. Discover what it needs by monitoring its heartbeat. Keep Alive with just the right amount of food and light. Web Interactive! Verify your alien’s age, set special modes, get secret codes, check health status and much more! Shako: Evil, viscious and never to be trusted. Is loyal to no one. He kills his prey by poisoning them with his infectious saliva. He grips his prey with his razor sharp claws, and pierces the skin with his teeth. He then hangs on and waits for the infection to take effect. Usually his victims die within two days, but a strong and healthy victim can survive for weeks. That doesn’t bother Shako, he just hangs on and waits; they always die in the end. Evil through and through, don’t underestimate Shako. Read more>> sandbox world, tony medeiros


Paint.Net
2007-05-26 12:18:25
If you don’t have the bucks to spend on Photoshop.  Paint .NET is a cool software alternative that will do the same job for free. They have a new version that will give Photoshop a run for it’s money. Paint.NET is free image editing and photo manipulation software designed to be used on computers that run Windows. It supports layers, unlimited undo, special effects, and a wide variety of useful and powerful tools. Download here>> It started development as an undergraduate college senior design project mentored by Microsoft, and is currently being maintained by some of the alumni that originally worked on it. Originally intended as a free replacement for the MS Paint software that comes with Windows, it has grown into a powerful yet simple tool for photo and image editing.sandbox world, tony medeiros


Bill Melendez Interview
2007-05-25 20:24:29
What else can you say about Bill Melendez the man who animated Charlie Brown. In his own words we get a glimpse of his world as he tells of his first meeting at Disney as he applied for a job. Bill has worked for the big animation studios before he landed the Peanuts gig. Read more>>sandbox world, tony medeiros


Roobarb and Custard
2007-05-25 19:56:19
I got my little sandbox shovel and dug with all my might and found this classic from BBC called Roobarb and Custard  written by Grange Calveley and animated by Bob Godfrey. Thirty 5 minutes long episodes were made, and each one ran before the news in England in 1974.  Roobard was a clever dog who always found a way to get into trouble and was mocked by Custard the cat from next door. This episode reads like a great little book one would read to any young kid. It has grace with the limited animation.  sandbox world, tony medeiros


Kirby: King of Comics
2007-05-25 07:35:21
Mark Evanier is the official Jack Kirby biographer and he himself is no stranger to comics, he has written over 500 comics for the comic industry and has three Emmy Award nominations, and received the Lifetime Achievement Award for animation from the Writers Guild of America. Mark really has a masterpiece here. For many years Mark has written for his own site and is loaded with hours of entertainment to halcyon times in both comics and the pop media. See site>> Jack Kirby created or co-created some of comic books’ most popular characters including Captain America, The X-Men, The Hulk, The Fantastic Four, The Mighty Thor, Darkseid, and The New Gods. More significantly, he created much of the visual language for fantasy and adventure comics. There were comics before Kirby, but for the most part their page layout, graphics, and visual dynamic aped what was being done in syndicated newspaper strips. Almost everything that was different about comic books began in t
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Keyboard Characters
2007-05-30 07:22:16
Here is fun way to spruce up your keyboard and have everybody talking about your workspace.  Ever hear of Keyboard Characters ? They are characters that you attach to keyboards that make your space a frolic destination for wandering eyes.  Be the talk of your office. There are many characters to pick from. Read more>>sandbox world, tony medeiros
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