Yngwie!

Thanks to Paul for this video. I watched it and didn't think it was that funny at first, then I woke up laughing about it yesterday morning.

Monsters Get Boinged

Thanks to everyone who is finding my monsters on the tubes via Boing Boing. Glad to have you along for the ride. I think I may sell out again on this round pretty quickly, so if you haven't ordered already, please do so. I have upped the number I will be doing this in anticipation of demand. Let's hope that's not premature. In any event, enjoy this little video of one of my recent faves, The Green Girl.

UPDATE: Although it says that I have met the quota of orders, I will be adding an extra 25 to this run to bring the total to 200. Hopefully ordering will be back up and running shortly. Please stay tuned.

UPDATE: MBM is closed for now, but will re-open soon with another theme! Thanks to everyone who ordered this round!

Monster Masher Dead

Bobby "Boris" Pickett, who became one of the most famous one-hit wonders with his Monster Mash, died today of leukemia. Read the whole story here.

Jawbone #157: Did You Just Kiss Someone?

Nora is back for a show! Tonight, Nora and Neil are up in the studio where we discuss appliances, dirty bathrooms. and a whole host of other interesting topics. Join us, won't you?

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The Future Soon

How about this for a headline?

Scientists find most Earthlike planet yet.

I'm telling you, if my family gets any bigger, I think I may be looking to move. Thanks to Matt for this cool story.

More Monsters In The Wild

Ok, so I know this place has turned into a Monster clearinghouse, but I can't help it. The monsters are taking up a lot of my time. Not only that, but they are still turning up in mailboxes around the country and around the world.

So, remember a few weeks ago I blogged about Monster 100, "Newborn"? Well, Philip - the "orderer" of said monster - became a proud father this past Sunday. And of course, he spared no time in comparing my silly ugly monster to his beautiful newborn daughter, Yuki.

If you have a monster, I'd love to see them in the wild. Send em via e-mail to me when you get a photo.

Can Anyone Speak German?

Today, Monster By Mail was linked up on what looks to be the German version of Rocketboom. I can hear my name in German, but I don't know what else they are saying. Any help from anyone?

The New Fantastic Four Movie Looks Pretty Good

Don't watch if you're not into spoliers. Thanks to Dan for the link.

Monster By Mail: The Hokie Returns

Over the weekend, I got a request for Phase 2 of Monster By Mail for "...But The Hokie Always Prevails" along with a note from the person apologizing for being "emotionally charged" but she really wanted to see this interpreted in my style.

Not knowing much about Hokies, I googled it and realized -- oh, that's the mascot of Virginia Tech. Another oh, when I realized the request came from Blacksburg, VA.

Needless to say, I was a bit taken back by the request. I mean, I'm drawing monsters here. Silly monsters at that. This -- this was pretty deep. Last week we witnessed a real monster take the lives of 33 people and wound 15 others. Not only that, but with the theme "Monster Movies", you can imagine my thoughts about how I should interpret the drawing.

Well, after some thought and some creative lisence, I came up with a take on it that serves (hopefully) as a tribute to the students and faculty of Viginia Tech. Remember, at the end of every good monster movie, the good guys win.

My thoughts and prayers go to out to everyone touched by this tragedy.

NOTE: The silence at the end of the video is intentional. As was not coloring in the hand at the bottom of the picture.

Weird Ottercat Things

Got this weird video from Monica this morning. The things in it are otters, not cats, just in case you were wondering. Check it out.

Kryptonite Discovered In Mine

Watch out Superman.

"A new mineral matching its unique chemistry - as described in the film Superman Returns - has been identified in a mine in Serbia."

Read the story here. Thanks to Whiz Kid Danny C for the link.

Where There Be Monsters?

Find out here. Thanks to Mr. X for the link.

Photoshop Anyone?

Man, if this image doesn't cry out to be photoshopped, I don't know what does. From Phil:

"William Hung, who shot to fame with an off-key audition on "American Idol," makes his film debut in this martial arts musical comedy. Auntie Foon (Nancy Sit), a music hall owner in Imperial China, searches for her long-lost son, as well as husbands for her 12 daughters. Enter kindly singer Ma (Hung), who could be Foon's son. The fun family film also features a priceless Chinese version of Hung singing his signature, Ricky Martin's "She Bangs."

Pick up this monstrosity for yourself here or here.

Mystery Question 4-23-07

Man, I gotta find harder questions. You guys finish them to quickly. Here is this week's stumper:

"Once upon a time, in the West Lake village, a servant lived with his master. After service of about 30 years, his master became ill and was going to die. One day, the master called his servant and asked him for a wish. It could be any wish but just one. The master gave him one day to think about it. The servant became very happy and went to his mother for discussion about the wish. His mother was blind and she asked her son for making a wish for her eye-sight to come back. Then the servant went to his wife. She became very excited and asked for a son as they were childless for many years. After that, the servant went to his father who wanted to be rich and so he asked his son to wish for a lot of money. The next day he went to his master and made one wish through which all the three (mother, father, wife) got what they wanted. You have to tell what the servant asked the master."

Last week's answer: Silent Partner

Caption This: 4-23-07

Thanks to Phillip for this weeks image.

Tainted Pork Makes it to Human Plates

Those with pets would know that there has been a massive recall of pet foods due to contamination. Well, now it seems like some of the contamination has made it to human plates. Thanks to Monica for the heads up.

Oh and the image is from DJ Hojo. Hobo Chili Dog Food. WTH?

Monster By Mail: Phase 2 - NOW TAKING ORDERS!

That's right folks! Phase 2 of Monster By Mail is now up and running and accepting orders.

A couple things are different this time around. First off, a new theme. The theme for this round of MBM is Fictional Monster Movies. You give me a fictional monster movie title -- like, The Thing That Ate Lakewood or Horror Bikini Motor Bunnies -- and I'll draw you the monster from that fictional film. Unfortunately, because of copyright issues, I cannot draw actual monsters from movies, like Freddie or Jason. But everything else, I think, should be fair game.

Also, the price structure has changed this time around. For $20, you get the original art delivered to you via US mail -- in an envelope mind you, to protect it. For an extra $10, you get a video of the monster being created. Not only that, but you can purchase Official Monster By Mail T-shirts from Angryshirts.com. Some of you may recognize the "See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Eat Brains" design from last summer. It is now available for purchase through them. Plus both shirts sport the keen MBM logo on the back.

So -- if you were left out in the cold last round, now's your chance to get in on the fun. Let's get ready to draw some monsters!

Jawbone #156: My Own Asian Manifesto

Tonight, Laura joins me again in the Nobby annex for a show where I let the world hear my own angry manifesto against that loser who killed 32 innocent people and injured 15 other people earlier this week in Virginia. I also talk about our own near tragedy this past week and how we avoided a major fire here. Thanks to Charles and Richard (the rockstar) for the voice mails!

RUNNING TIME: 39:11

Music:
Rhythm Bound | Little Girl's Rockin'


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JoCo Oughta Know

Capitalzing on the incredible rush of interest in Alanis Morrisette and her poignant cover and video of the Black Eyed Peas "My Humps", JoCo has gone back into his studio and delivered his own Alanis cover, her hit "You Oughta Know".

Dang, it feels good to hear new stuff from Mr. Coulton. Lord knows I missed it like the rest of you. I think I will commemorate by doing an illustration of the song! Good times, good times...

LEN TV: Monster #150

Well, I did it. I finished 150 original monster sketches to complete the first phase of Monster By Mail. To commemorate, I did a special LEN TV of the final one being drawn. This is seriously the most I have ever drawn in my life. Even when I worked as a professional illustrator, I didn't draw THIS much. To meet the demand, I drew 4-12 monsters per day for three weeks straight. It was brutal, but it was a lot of fun and yes, I will be starting the cazy process all over again very soon. So you too will be able to get your own hand drawn monster!

Thanks again to everyone who ordered a monster and who helped me out. I can't thank you enough for the support. Anyway, enjoy the show!

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Monsters In the Wild: Part 2

Got this today from Matt. He ordered "Dignified" and now it hangs proudly above his printer. Woo hoo! My work is frameworthy! Remember to keep sending in photos of how you are displaying your monsters. I love seeing them!

Monster By Mail - Phase 2: A Hint

Well, it looks like I am slated to complete Phase 1 one Monster By Mail tonight. I have eight more drawings to go and I hope to have everything completed (fingers crossed) by this evening. Shortly thereafter, Phase 2 will kick into gear. Things are going to be a little different for this phase. Including a new theme. I've given you a little hint as to what is to come. Feel free to guess if you choose. And keep watching this blog and Monster By Mail for more info.

An Interview With Bill Watterson

Got this cool link from Scott Johnson today. Apparently, Bill Watterson took questions from fans around the world and answered them. Pretty neat read!

The Lost Star Wars Scene

Got this a while ago in the jawbone e-mail box and finally got some time to post it. Pretty funny stuff. Thanks JG!

20 More Monsters To Go!

Mr.Jack
Originally uploaded by jawboneradio.

The first phase of the Monster By Mail project is quickly coming to a close. I have about 20 or so monsters to go. Be sure to keep checking back at the site for the start of SUPER SECRET PHASE TWO, which should prove to be equally as exciting and fun as the first.

Until then, enjoy this creepy little number for a Monster called Mr. Jack, which is seriously one of the creepiest things I have ever drawn.