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Creating a Konami ID

5 March ’08 Konami has altered the Konami ID registration process yet again evidently in a bid to discourage non-Japanese-speaking fans from registering. Unfortunately, I cannot spare the time to continually update this guide. If you are still keen on registering but have trouble understanding Japanese, please consider using online translators. I apologise for any inconvenience.

I’ve been so impressed by Konami’s Diorama Studio software for the Busou Shinki toyline that I’ve decided to put together a few guides for installing and using the program. These simple guides are aimed at non-Japanese Busou Shinki fans who are keen on using the program but who are perhaps a little intimidated by the fact it’s in a foreign language.

Both Diorama Studio and Battle Rondo (Busou Shinki’s online game component) are free software that share the same installer and launcher. Before you can use either, though, you will first have to create a Konami ID and install the client software. This guide will only walk you through the steps necessary to create your own Konami ID.

(My previous guide is mostly invalid because Konami has recently changed the Konami ID registration process.)
Continued…

Posted in Diorama Studio, Software.


Yotsuba and the Very Special Book

In a world …
Yotsuba and the Very Special Book
Yotsuba and the Very Special Book
Where everything seems perfect …
Yotsuba and the Very Special Book
Yotsuba and the Very Special Book
A charming little girl …
Yotsuba and the Very Special Book
Yotsuba and the Very Special Book
Yotsuba and the Very Special Book
Discovers …
Yotsuba and the Very Special Book
One book …
Yotsuba and the Very Special Book
Can really change your life …
Yotsuba and the Very Special Book
Yotsuba and the Very Special Book
Yotsuba and the Very Special Book
Continued…

Posted in Comics.


The Chalkmaster

Canvas?

The sidewalk.

Tools?

His hands.

Media?

Chalk.

Dave Johnston worked on the sidewalks of Toronto for years and created masterpieces that were trod on and eventually rubbed away. He calls himself the Chalkmaster and who would argue he is undeserving of the title?

He is there no longer and I think the city will be the poorer for it. A transcription of his final speech:

So here’s my last speech to you Toronto. As I leave to start my new life, I leave with you these final chalky words. All my years of being “Chalkmaster” have shown me a beauty & hope rarely seen in newspapers and on the news. Every single day I’ve done my sidewalk art I’ve been privileged to witness Muslims & Jews, Black & White, Asians & Natives, Rich & Poor, Smart, Silly, Chubby, Tall, Short … Basically, I’ve seen the human race standing side by side with each other unplagued by our differences … simply sharing a moment together without strife. Daily people tell me I’m “amazing” for my chalk art when the truth is it’s a bunch of strangers from all walks of life supporting my goals that is truly amazing. To all of you, from all of me, I sincerely and humbly thank you all for allowing me to live a DREAM.

Check out this fantastic video which features some of the Chalkmaster’s work as well as the man himself working on a Superman piece.

Posted in Art.


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Download streaming videos.
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I’m not a big fan of cute but Yotsuba To! was irresistibly charming.

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Posted in Web.