Friday, September 18, 2009

Big Ball

Topless Macadamia Players.
Giant Creature under the stadium.

Here is a big cutom Pogipal order of party favors for our friend's kid's birthday party.
Each magnet has a party goers name on it. Boys get a robot or train, while girls get a kokeshi doll. We have another craft fair in December. More details soon.

I was tagged by Chris way back. Here are 7 random facts about me:
1). I like japanese candy because the cartoons on them make them taste good.
2). I play Pokemon cards with my wife & she beats me everytime with her Torterra/Beautifly team.
3). I stopped buying big robot toys because I ran out of room, so I buy lots of little gashapon. And I still don't have room for them.
4). I like tactical miniatures games. Heroclix or Warhammer 40k anyone?
5). I play Professor Layton & Scribblenauts.
6). I always wondered how my corgis would sound if they spoke.
7). I wish everyone played miniatures dice games so we can have a big nerdfest.
This weeks Flashback Tuber:

Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Kawaii Punk

I am happy to announce that my wife's online store, The Pogipal Shop, was featured on the Kawaii Punk blog. They also sell really cool T-shirts with Kawaii style designs. I would like to thank Kawaii Punk for spreading the love.

This weeks Flashback Tuber featuring the original kung fu panda. Old school but still rockin.

Sunday, August 02, 2009

Pogipal Shop


The Pogipal Shop just released these cute Majestic Mermaid glass magnet set! Don't forget you get free random mini cards & a post card with all Pogipal Shop orders.


Marvel Vs. Capcom 2 is finally released on XBOX 360 Online this week!

I must really be old school to get excited about a 2d fighting game. What's your favorite tag team?

Tuesday, July 07, 2009

Usagi Yojimbo


Here's a piece I did for an upcoming Usagi Artbook which I don't know when it will be released.
So just in case it takes too long, here's the sneak peek.

And I'm sure you've seen this guy walking around Marzipan.

This Weeks Flashback Tuber:



Saturday, March 21, 2009

Chowder & The Arborians





This weeks Animation 80's Tuber:

Monday, December 08, 2008

Chowder Knishmas

Thanks to everyone for watching the Chowder special episode, "Hey hey It's Knishmas." We're glad to share the holidays with all of you. Here are some characters I designed for the epsiode.And you can see acouple more designs that Mr. Greenblatt posted on his NERD ARMADA.

We had so much fun at THE LOFT RESTAURANT CRAFT FAIR over the weekend! Thanks to everyone who visited our Pogipal booth. I drew so many Chowder characters for customers that it felt like a regular work day, phew!

Friday, November 28, 2008

Pogipal at The Loft Craft Fair

Hope everyone had a wonderful turkey day. I'm still recovering from a dessert hangover. So we have about a week left to prepare for our first craft fair. We will be selling our glass magnets, pendants & prints! Come by so we won't feel so nerdy at our craft table. I'll be sketching Chowder characters for our customers. Even if you don't buy anything, at least you'll get to eat delicious Hawaiian food. You guys gotta eat lunch anyway.

WHEN: Saturday, DEC. 6th, 10am - 2pm
WHERE: The Loft Hawaiian Restauant - 23305 Hawthorne Blvd. , Torrance CA 90505

Alice in Wonderland art trading cards. The movie with
Johnny Depp is in the works so don't get left out.
What's your sign?



Yes! Limited edition Hero of Hyrule prints. Now everyone can have this Hyrulian adventurer pose all day on a mossy pillar. He will give you courage to draw! Or maybe procrastinate and play the game.
8.5" x 11" print - $20


And finally my new penguin prints.
Title: Ambush
8.5" x 11" print - $20
Title: The Ivory Fortress
8.5" x 11" print - $20

Title: Showdown

8.5" x 11" print - $20


Hope to see you there!

-Serapio & Vapor72

Thursday, November 20, 2008

CHOWDER DRAGONS

Upon request, here are some of my designs from "The Fire Breather" Episode. One of my favorite ones to work on but also one of the heaviest amount of models.


Chowder also finally appeared in comics as part of the Cartoon Network Block Party Comics published by DC. So technically Chowder has become part of the DC universe & can meet Batman. I can imagine him eating all of Batman's utilities.

Tuesday, November 11, 2008

CHOWDER DVD

Get your new Chowder DVD Widescreen release! 10 episodes of tasty fun! Save it for your cartoon archives or for holiday gifts. Nevermind, keep it for yourself!
CHOWDER DVD
Some silly characters from the Chowder episode "The Broken Part"
We have about a month to prepare for THE LOFT Winter Craft Fair.
Visit us at our booth & eat yummy Hawaiian food on Saturday DEC. 6
I'll be sketching free Chowder drawings for our customers!
See you there!

Thursday, October 23, 2008

POGIPAL SHOP

Check out my wife's new Etsy store called the POGIPAL SHOP.
She makes these nifty glass tile magnets with printed artwork.
Checkout some new character art by yours truly!
http://www.vapor72.etsy.com/
Here are some designs for the Chowder epsiode "The Meach Harvest."



Toy of the week:
The Biggoron & his bratty son, Gongoron, from The Legend of Zelda:
Phantom Hourglass Gashapon set. It stands about 2.5" tall with the base.

Thursday, September 18, 2008

Puckerberry Overlord

Here are some designs I did for the Chowder episode, "Puckerberry Overlord" storyboarded by Maxwell Atoms. He is off to start his new adventure. Good journey my friend!

Check out! Chowder episodes can be downloaded ight into your XBOX 360. And you can even get a Chowder themed interface: http://www.xbox.com/en-US/marketplace/media/4eb5015e-3cf4-48bf-ab4e-011fe718f289/


This week's Flashback tuber:

Tuesday, September 09, 2008

Chowder Police Academy



Some of my silly cop designs for the Chowder episode "Wrong Customer."

This week's Flashback Tuber:

Sunday, August 17, 2008

Things of Marzipan



Look for signs!

This weeks Flashback Tuber:

Click here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3TdImoAaUOc

Thursday, June 19, 2008

Rough it up

Here's some random Chowder and Panini roughs for that Bluenana episode. Everything got so busy, I totally lost track of time...

We got puppies in February. Right now they are at the 5 month age. I got them to sit, stay, come, down and pee on the pads. Now I have them walking nicely on a leash and pooping outside. Phew, this is alot of work! I also painted some Tau Battlesuits. I've been craving for some actual painting since work is all digital. Built and painted some new Terrain and racked up some battle time versus my brother's tanks. Water bottle caps, cheese-it boxes & popcorn boxes can work wonders!
And I racked in some Wii Fit time too! Phew!

Monday, March 10, 2008

Chowder Cookie Jar

After a long wait, I finally received my Chowder Cookie Jar! Very Cute. Although alittle too small to put actually cookies, it holds my Dove Dark Chocolates perfectly! My wife loves that it pairs well with her pink blender.
This Weeks Flashback Intro:

Wednesday, January 23, 2008

Get your swang on

Here are some keyframes that were never used.

Fighter, Magic User & Thief from the Dragonwarrior gashapon set.

This weeks flashback tuber:





Friday, December 14, 2007

Peace

Thank all you dedicated fans for watching the show!

This weeks Flashback Tuber:


Thursday, December 13, 2007

Wikipedia

Chowder and the crew are officially archived on Wikipedia!


Sunday, November 25, 2007

Animeland Japan

My wife and I had an amazing time in Japan! We visited Tokyo, Kyoto, Mt. Fuji & Osaka. Sadly we did not run into any Streetfighters, veritechs, or giant Kaiju monsters. Imagine every anime combined, from Robotech to Miyazaki films, and that you are actually in it and thats Japan! You'll find plenty of Hi-tech cities to ancient temples, landscapes & toys to take a whopping 2000 pics. Theres too much to say and show, but I'll try to post a few interesting pics.Mechanical man directing cross walk.I don't know whats more terrifying, Skulltulas or giant hotdog shaped spiders!
Replenish all Heart Containers by drinking free holy water!

Tree Spirits don't show up on digital film:(
Pray to the Ancient Deku Tree. Howl's moving castle disappeared evertime I took a shot:(
Healing potion prices weren't too bad.
Their toy shops were so crazy that they make the local anime con & shops look weak.
The SD firedepartment hydrant lid on the sidewalk.
The Cat Bus was in disguise as a regular bus and brought us to Ghibli Museum.
It's hard to find good freelance robot mechanics these days.
Some statues give valuble info when you hit them with your sword.
The Master Sword was in safe keeping.

I heard that if you open Pandora's box on that bridge, it'll take you to a Saturday morning cartoon.Crime rate is so low, that they leave the Time Gates ungaurded.
Level 1 entrance is still preserved.
Ryu prays here on Thursdays when its less crowded.I really want to climb those walls.
Finally some Warhammer reference.
I feel more powerful with this Japanese exclusive Phantom Hourglass DS pen with Hyrulian shield screen cleaner. It's thickness is of a standard pen for better comfort on those long hours dungeon play on the flight home.
Back in the 80s or maybe even 70s, there were these little pullback cars that drove off on a wind up motor and did tricks when you put a coin on the back slot called Pennyracers. Well, in Japan, they are called ChoroQ and are still hot. My favorite toys right now!
There are remote control versions called QSteer. These are truly my most favorite to race these on my drawing table using office supplies for track boundaries. They run on LR44 watch batteries & up to 4 cars can race simultaneously. They were about 12 US dollars each.

Friday, October 19, 2007

Holloweenie

I'll quickly breakdown whats been happening these past months: Freelance, painted a bunch of Warhammer miniatures & played 40K, got married, back onto Chowder, Halo 3 (early x-mas gift from my wife:), going on a honeymoon to Japan in November, collected some Animal Crossing phone charms, watched Transformers on DVD, watched Surfs Up on DVD (2 thumbs up!) & pondering the future of TV animation. Oh and holding breath til the premier of Chowder on Friday November 2nd 7:30!

Here's some sneak peeks of more clips!


This weeks 80s tuber:
Beautiful shading & lighting FX!