Mega Costume

Since it's almost Halloween, thought I'd share this cute costume.

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Another Material Possession I Want

UDON to Release New Mega Man Art Books and Manga
April 23rd, 2009With more than 100 video games in the Mega Man series, the blue bomber is one of the most iconic figures of gaming. Over the past 20 years the diminutive blue robot has been at the head of Capcom’s most popular franchise. Now UDON has expanded the studio’s relationship with the property, and is gearing up to bring new Mega Man art books and manga to English readers.

Arriving Fall 2009, the Mega Man goodness begins with Mega Man: Official Complete Works. This 200 page book showcases 20 years of artwork from the classic and most well-known version of the hero, covering the core Mega Man games as well as little-known spinoffs and even rarer Japan-only titles. Fans will enjoy loads of designs of all their favorite characters like Proto Man, Dr. Wily, Roll, Rush, Bass & Treble and, of course, piles of evil robot bosses! Also within are never before seen rough sketches, rare promo artwork, and commentary from Capcom creators.

Shipping a few months later is Mega Man X: Official Complete Works. This artbook focuses on the original Mega Man’s successor, Mega Man X, who’s unique style and fast paced adventures have made him nearly as popular as his classic counterpart. Here fans will get to see all the dynamic designs of characters like heroes Zero & Axl, deadly villains Sigma & Vile, and all the wild robotic animal men who love to cause trouble for X and his crew!

Also this fall from UDON comes new Mega Man manga brought to you straight from Japan! Initial titles will focus on the adventures of the original Mega Man and also Mega Man ZX, the latest addition to the core Mega Man universe. More details on these and other titles will be coming soon.

(I did not write this. I found it HERE.)

Mega Man 2.5D

Thanks Gabe!

Mega Animation

I've always thought that the best way to portray Mega Man is through cell animation, Anime to be specific. I'm not a big fan of Anime but for some subject matter it is very appropriate. There was an American animated Mega Man cartoon series and it wasn't bad; however, it took artistic liberties with the design of the characters in order to give a more "American" look to it.

When it comes to the an animated version of Mega Man (or Rock Man in Japan) I really want it to be literal. Here are a few animated clips of cartoons that I think hits right on the nose.





And just for fun, here's the first Japanese commercial for the first Mega Man game.

More Mega!

While we're on a Mega Man theme right now, here are some mega-cool links!
GamesRadar has created a whole series of Mega Man Tributes, including a mega collection of wallpapers.

And this guy has actually built the Mega Man helmet!