Episode 463

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I only have two "faces" for Luka - a grin, and a lopsided grin. I miss the scared/yelling faces of Mary Sue and Fox.

Pigs on the Wing: CONTEST IS CLOSED

It's 3:33am here - that means submissions for the Pigs on the Wing contest are now all in.

THE GRIDS HAVE ALL BEEN UPDATED. If your entry doesn't show up, it was either disqualified (hint: Human skeletons are not animals) or I never got it. (hint: I told you not to wait until the last moment to send.)

What's next? I need to finalize the judgment spreadsheets, email them out, and start on my own round of grading. I'm hoping to post results next week, assuming the judges can wade through the nearly 200 entries by then. (Next time: One or two entries per person, max.)

Feel free to comment here with discussion of your favorite models - there's a very diverse field to choose from this time, and our judges are probably all going to be looking for different things. Who will come out on top???

Pigs on the Wing: Final Hours!

Remember! You only have until 3:33am EASTERN STANDARD TIME on June 30th (that's tomorrow) to get your entries into my e-mailbox. Don't wait until the very last minute - I'd rather not have to disqualify anyone for tardiness.

The Entry Grids will be updated today at 6:00 pm EST - right now I'm off to go see Wall*E.

Episode 462

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Hopefully this strip will help with the confusion about what happened earlier this week. It's a pretty concise recap of events from Luka's perspective.

Episode 461

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Savvy readers had already spotted this little plot tidbit - but the characters have to take time to realize it as well. And just wait until Luka finds out...

Episode 460

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You'd be disoriented, too.

As an aside, lining up the camera so that you could see Whiskey's eyes in his visor was a major pain in the buttocks.

Character Preview

Here's a sneak peek of a character "in development" for a future Chapter in Brick House. I was pleased with the way his helmet turned out, so I'm sharing an image early...

Episode 459

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I wonder how many readers thought I'd stretch Luka's rescue out for another six weeks.

Not that this is the end of the "rescue" arc, though. Still a lot of storytelling to do.

Episode 458

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Seems like a logical method to me.

Pigs on the Wing: Grid Update

Rejoice in the diversity. The Entry Grids have been updated again.

Episode 457

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It's good to see the new Donut hasn't forgotten the goals of the previous incarnation.

Episode 456

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Personally, I wouldn't want to be on Scotch's bad side...

Buy-Me-Mizer: New parts and a new promotion

I've added three new faces to the Buy-Me Mizer. I've also launched my summer promotion:

Click the photo for details!

Episode 455

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A couple of questions cleared up. It may look as if this chapter is winding down, but it really isn't. There's still one big event left to go, and I'll introduce it in-strip before the end of the week.

Episode 454

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Well, now you know who he is.

It was a lot of fun reading your guesses in the forum - I was tempted a couple of times to ditch my script and take things in a *really* unexpected direction. But this solution supports my plot the best.


For now.

Episode 453

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The sandwich described in the strip is the current favorite sandwich at our home. We were introduced to a version of them at Zingerman's - a great bakery/deli in Ann Arbor, Michigan, but have since made a few minor adjustments (like swapping the bagel for sourdough) to make them truly our own "House Special."

I have the next strip ready - it'll be posted around noon EST. To give you time to "digest" this first serving.

Just an update...

Comic will definitely be delayed until tomorrow morning. Should have both today's and tomorrow's strip up by noon EST, though.

Also: My preferred method of contact is email. Other methods are flattering, but also vaguely stalker-ish. Just sayin'.

Pigs on the Wing: Grid Update

The Entry Grids have been updated again.

Boy, the judges are really going to have their hands full when it comes time to score everything...

Comics Delay

Sorry gang, but the comic is going to be delayed - either to later tonight or tomorrow. Real life getting in the way and all that. Don't worry, you'll still get all five comics this week; I'm just off to a slow start.

LEGO Italian Spiderman

Ah, the wonder of Italian Spiderman. Click the link to watch the videos. Or visit the creator's homepage at Alrugo.com. Not everyone understands the awesome power and humor of Italian Spiderman. Perhaps you have to be twisted in just the right ways.

I happen to love it.

I also had some clear stickers on hand and decided to try making my first customized mini-figure. Click the picture to view the gallery.

Viva Italian Spiderman! And make me a macchiato. PRONTO.