Creepy Crawlers was always one of my favorite toys as a kid. Every burn I got from touching the metal tray too soon was a badge of creative honor. I made some absolutely awesome insects, and I can still smell the goop in my mind.

That’s why I was excited to hear that today only, Toys”R”Us is having a big sale on all of their Creepy Crawler items. You can find the “Creation Station” here.

Comic-Con is now under way in San Diego, and with it comes more information about the upcoming Mega Man Universe. Capcom’s Keiji Inafune revealed on a panel that they game will allow players to create and play as “the Mega Man of your dreams”.  He also noted that the game will retain an 8-bit aesthetic. While there is still a great deal unknown about the title, I’m hopeful that this game will bring the formula that has made DIY titles like ModNation Racers and LittleBigPlanet so much fun to the world of Mega Man.

You can find more details about the panel here.

I’m excited to introduce my latest web project: brickd.com. Brickd is a simple photoblog with the best Lego design work from around the web. I’ve found myself getting back into Lego building recently, and wanted to share some of the most impressive custom work that other builders create.

Please be sure to check out the site, subscribe to the RSS, follow Brickd on Twitter, and tell your friends.

Last weekend was Anime Expo, a gathering of the fans for the fans. While the event may have smelled a bit like someone who hasn’t left a dank basement nearly enough (most likely because some attendees haven’t), I always have a blast. I was amazed by the dedication of the cosplayers, and some of the outfits this year were unbelievably good. I usually have a tough time not shelling out for some of the awesome toys and cels, but I managed to escape with my bank account intact. Also, the “Artists Alley” section had some really talented individuals.

Check out the photo gallery for some highlights, and be sure to watch the videos to see the “Caramelldansen” 4chan meme in full effect.

Guided by Voices, Belle and Sebastian, Sonic Youth, and more are coming together to celebrate Matador’s 21st birthday.  I can’t express how excited I am for this event, and as long as the tickets aren’t absurdly pricey, I’ll definitely be making the trip to Sin City.  You can find more info here.