Welcome Transformers searchers! 0

I had to post this one. We were looking at the incoming searches that lead people to my blog, and it would seem that I’m a popular spot for Transformers related inquries (I was the #3 image result for “transformers jazz” on Sunday).  I guess being an uber-nerd about them helps. So, to all the people in coming to this site, this is for you…

Transformers Jazz Optimus Prime Bumblebee Movie Wheeljack Ironhide Megatron Starscream Witwicky Sparkplug Soundwave Blackout Barricade Michael Bay Ultra Magnus Hot Rod Galvatron

Whew… ok, I’m done abusing the system.

I wish I could do this… 0

I’m not sure how I stumbled on this one. Well, I think it was during a recent YouTube search for voice clips of Peter Cullen and Frank Welker (Optimus Prime and Megatron, respectively). Anywho, this cracks me the fuck up. I’m posting what I think is the best of the three pokedachef has put out, but feel free to check out the rest. They are, as the kids say, absofuckingly hilarious. Thank you pokedachef, you are now a friend of Commander Tim!

Click here to see what I’m talking about.
Click here for the rest!

What sports car are you? 2

I’m a Porsche 911!

You have a classic style, but you’re up-to-date with the latest technology. You’re ambitious, competitive, and you love to win. Performance, precision, and prestige - you’re one of the elite,and you know it.

Take the Which Sports Car Are You? quiz.

It’s ALIVE! 2

And here it is…

This is what we’ve been toiling away working on since the demise of The Widget. I present the new podcast network;

Pink Ninja Studios
As of right now, we’re 5 shows strong. Check out the list;

Tech Snark - Girls complaining about things in the tech world that piss them off.

Temple of Geek - Movies, TV, Toys… if you like entertainment talk, this is your show.

Jargon Gnome - What’s better than a bunch of Brits talking tech? A bunch of Brits plus a Scott, that’s what.

Tim’s Retro Corner - The ultimate nostalgia trip. If you can’t live without your Sectaurs figures, this one is for you.

Geek My Shorts - A collection of off-beat short videos. Genre doesn’t apply here.

The network is in it’s infancy right now, but there’s a quite a few great things coming. We have a pretty amazing group of talented individuals who have worked their asses off to make this happen. To everyone involved, I just want to take a second to thank each and every one of you for your dedication. You guys rock!

Ripped from the headlines… 2

Straight from The Widget forum:

I’ll keep this short.

The list of Widget happenings:

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I got an email from the producers of Torrent, a show on G4TechTV Canada, and they are going to air “Tim’s Retro Corner: Sega Genesis” on an upcoming episode. Paperwork has been filled out and hands have been shaken. Yeah, we’re kind of a big deal. Smile

http://www.g4techtv.ca/torrent

Mike has spoken to the producers, and we will be furnished with a Divx rip of the episode to use for promotion. I assure you guys, you WILL see this.

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There is a new video project in the works. This is NOT a Widget production in the pure sense, but we will be helping to distribute it and it will bear our brand. No more info just yet, but it will be released in the Widget RSS feed, so keep yourself subscribed. Filming starts today (9/11/06), and I’m the only Widget cast member in it as a bit part. This isn’t an informational piece… you will be witnessing the firepower of a fully armed and operational production.

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We (the production team) are in talks for some rather awesome interviews. Not piddly shit either. We’re talking good stuff. And not just video game related either, we may be branching into some REAL celebrity. Romero and Hall were just the teaser… again, stay subscribed, ’cause you never know.

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There, I said I’d be short. I’m damn busy at the moment, so don’t confuse my abruptness as being mean or dodgy, I’ve just been running at 1000mph for the last few weeks. But yes, things are in motion, and none of us were looking for them to be. We thought things were over just as much as the rest of you…

Ok, that’s all I’ve got for now. I need a personal assistant or something… anybody willing to bust your ass for a stale Twinkie every month? Wink

Whew. Ok, that’s all I’ve got! Hope that answers some questions (and raises others). Talk to you guys soon.

Keep pushing Michael Bay… 2

Jazz boxart…there’s probably like 10 or 15 more people that are willing to watch the should-have-been-aborted Transformers film.

Let me preface this by saying that my all time favorite Transformer is Jazz. Voiced by Scatman Crothers and depicted as a fun loving, but serious warrior who enjoyed Earth culture and embraced the Autobots exile on this new world. I’ve always loved this character. Growing up, I had a Jazz figure that (like a lot of kids Autobot cars) had the roof broken off. Not my fault! It fell off a table, I was powerless to stop it! Anyway, I loved the character more than any other in the entire line-up. Oh sure, I always had the soft spot for Prowl, but Jazz was just the coolest thing going in my opinion. He turned into a Martini Racing Porsche 935 Turbo, and unlike many of the other Autobots of the time, the mold was unique to him. Everything about this figure was just awesome! From the super jacked rear wing, to the low swept aero kit, to the awesome decals that gave him that racey look. Yes indeed, the number 4 Porsche Autobot was just the most awesome toy a kid could ask for.

So why Michael Bay? Why?

The many faces of JazzIt was confirmed recently by TFW2005 that Jazz will no longer be a Martini Racing Porsche 935 Turbo in the upcoming live-action Transformers movie. Now, I’m not shocked by this move. Since the Porsche 935 isn’t manufactured any longer, it would only make sense that they changed vehicles, and I was totally fine with that. Actually, a few years back, Hasbro released the Transformers: Alternators line, and Jazz was re-imagined as a silver Mazda RX-8. Totally hot looking! Sure, the lines didn’t match up, but still, it was a cool car for a cool character. It just seemed to fit. Now, nobody was expecting that the Mazda RX-8 would be THE car Jazz was going to transform into, but we all liked to think it was certainly in the running. Personally, I would’ve liked to see Jazz get a nice modern facelift from the current 911 Turbo. It has the looks, the power, and the legendary status befitting a character like Jazz. It would’ve been beautiful…

So again Michael Bay, why?

Jazz is now a grey Pontiac Solstice.

ugh.

I don’t know what to say. I… I… I think I need to go be sick or something. It’s like, I keep begging Mr. Bay to stop pounding my childhood dreams in the ass, but he just throws me a smile and keeps hammering while I’m forced to watch.

Now don’t get me wrong, the Pontiac Solstice is a perfectly ‘ok’ car for what it is. It’s an American roadster that puts down decent times and won’t destroy your bank account trying to get it in your driveway. But still… it’s a Pontiac. Come on! I’m flabbergasted at this. Seriously.

Anybody needs me, I’ll be at the bar, trying to wash away the thoughts of this nightmare that is the Transformers movie. It’s like watching your best friend fall in with the wrong crowd. First comes the lack of communication because they’re always out with their ‘new friends’, then comes the signs of drug abuse, the hazy eyes, the angry outbursts… and then pretty soon, the person you knew is gone, and in it’s place is this ‘thing’ that kinda looks like your friend, but really isn’t. Michael Bay is leading the Transformers down a very dark path, and I pray somebody steps in for an intervention.

Greatest Music Video EVER! 6

OK GoI pulled this off of one of my favorite websites on the planet, Veer. It would seem that OK Go has discovered the formula for the perfect music video. Let’s go down the list of ingredients:

  • 4 cups of dorky looking guys
  • 3 teaspoons liters of snappy retro fashion
  • A pinch of choreography
  • 1 whole stick of treadmills
  • Blend until fucking awesome

Fantastic stuff. Like Jon over at Veer said

“…anyone could have done it, but they didn’t.”

Click to see the greatest video ever.

The Widget is dead… long live The Widget! 7

Widget TombstoneWell, it’s finally over. Today, Ryan, Jason and I sat down and recorded what for the forseeable future is the last Widget episode. Were we all sad and weepy about it? Nope. Actually, it felt like a huge weight was lifted off our shoulders. We said it from the very start; once the show was no longer fun, it was over. And, true to our word, it was no longer fun, so we put a bullet in the head.

It was a great ride. I met some really fantastic people that I hope to remain friends with for a very long time. So much has changed since we started recording the show in Zane’s computer room back in July of 2005. It’s pretty amazing really. But, like all good things, it needed to end.

Thank you to everyone that listened, laughed, and enjoyed our little show.